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Boating in Playas del Coco: Private Beach Hopping, Snorkeling, Fishing and Surfing tours

March 1, 2023 By Sammi 108 Comments

When it comes to the ultimate beach vacation in Costa Rica, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste is one of the best places to do so. At first glance, the beach is not that impressive and what people don’t know is that right around the corner are stunning white sand beaches that you can have all to yourself.

The only way to enjoy these beaches is to go on a private boating tour in Playas del Coco since most of these beaches are boat access only. As the Gulf of Papagayo is huge, there are so many hidden beaches that you can spend a full day exploring them all.

We’ve gone boating in Playas del Coco many times and in our experiences, our favorite memories have always been with our friend who owns a boating company in Coco.

Please click here to fill out the form to get a quote. For reviews and comments from our past readers who have booked this tour, scroll down to the bottom of the post to the comment section!

About the Private Boating Tours in Playas del Coco

Our friend Marcy is a Costa Rican who has been living in Coco for over 30 years. He grew up Escazu but his outdoor loving parents took him to Guanacaste every holiday and school break.

30+ years ago, there weren’t the amount of tourists in Coco like there is now and they enjoyed the pure beach life. It was these childhood memories that made him move to the coast and go out in the ocean as much as possible.

Marcy boat captain
Boating in Playas del Coco

Fast forward to today, he now owns his own boat company in Coco. He surfs as much as he can, fishes when he gets a chance and takes people out on his boat so they can discover the tremendous beauty of the Gulf of Papagayo.

We have partnered with him so that our readers can enjoy his amazing boat tours in the Gulf of Papagayo!

Playas del Coco Private Boat Tours

The private boat tours offered are beach hop and snorkeling, fishing and surfing. We can combine any of them, but the most popular is the beach hopping and snorkeling.

Watch our video below to see what the beach hopping and snorkeling tour is like and read on to see more photos and get more information to book your tour!

Gulf of Papagayo Boating Tours: Beach hopping and snorkeling

First of all, boating in the Gulf of Papagayo is incredible. Every time we go beach hopping, we have an amazing time. The beaches the tour goes to are all boat access only and have white sand and crystal clear waters.

boating in playas del coco - silver bullet
The boat

A few of our favorites beaches are Playa Penca, Huevo, Palmares, Junquillal, Nacascolito. Cocolito and Jicaro.

boating in Playas del Coco - Playa Jicaro
Jicaro beach
Costa Rica beach vacation in Guanacaste
Look at the color of the water!
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Playa Junquillal
boating in playas del coco - Palmares

 beach hopping gulf of papagayo

boating in playas del coco sea caves
sea caves
boating in playas del coco - Palmares
Playa Huevo beach in Gulf of Papagayo
Boating in Playas del Coco (beach hopping and snorkeling)

During snorkeling, you can see colorful tropical fish, rays and turtles if you’re lucky! These snorkeling spots are perfect for first timers, kids and beginners since the waters are calm. If you’re nervous, lifejackets are provided and Marcy can take you to the super easy spots.

boating in playas del coco snorkeling
Snorkeling

If you’re an advanced snorkeler, Marcy can take you to the more advanced spots.

Wildlife

In addition to beach hopping and snorkeling, you can see lots of wildlife. During certain times of the year, you can see humpback whales, dolphins, turtles and manta rays.

We don’t have specific whale or dolphin tours but the rich waters of the Gulf offer many wildlife watching opportunities. It is common to see turtles, dolphins and manta rays when boating in the Gulf of Papagayo!

humpback whale
Humpback whale
turtles mating
mating turtles

Furthermore, during January, February and July through September, you can see humpback whales and turtles. We have seen humpback whales in February, March, July and August before. August and September are great months to see mom and baby humpback whales.

On land, it’s possible to see monkeys, coatis and deer at the beach.

Extras

We also offer some extra toys to bring for the tours: a wakeboard, SUP board and tube.

The wakeboard is a bit harder if you’ve never done it before. Due to that reason, I recommend the tube if you want to have some extra fun. But both are perfect to add a bit more excitement to the trip.

The SUP board is a perfect addition to the boating tour in Playas del Coco because many of the beaches visited on the tour have super calm waters. Whether you’re familiar with stand up paddle boarding or have never done it, we highly recommend it!

Stand up paddle boarding in Costa Rica
Yeison stand up paddle boarding with our dog

Surfing

From Playas del Coco, one of the best spots in Costa Rica is just a 50 minute boat ride away: Witch’s Rock. This spot is suitable for advanced beginners (on a small day), intermediates and experts. This spot is inside the Santa Rosa National Park at one of the most pristine beaches in Costa Rica. *Please note this spot is not for surf lessons, beginners or first timers. You must be at least intermediate level for Witch’s Rock and advanced beginner on small days.*

You can watch our video on Witch’s Rock below to see what it’s like!

Fishing

Lastly, we do offer fishing tours in Playas del Coco, mostly in shore fishing, trolling and a bit of jigging. The last couple times we went in shore fishing we caught a couple tuna and mahi mahi.

boating in playas del coco - fishing
Monkey head in the background

The best times for fishing is during the rainy season (May to November) for mahi mahi but you can also catch snappers, bonitas, wahoo and black tunas during the rest of the year.

Why Book a Private Tour Boating in Playas del Coco

If you want to experience Playas del Coco with a local, you need to book the private Gulf of Papagayo boating tour!

First of all, we love supporting local businesses. When we were introduced to Marcy, we certainly knew that he was one Tico we had to share with our readers. Experience the real pura vida when you go out on the waters with an ocean loving Costa Rican. Trust me, it’ll be a memorable day! His knowledge of these waters is absolutely priceless – Marcy has decades of licensed boat captain experiences under his belt!

Second, as a private tour, how the day goes is really up to you. The only thing that’ll effect which one of these amazing beaches you go to are the conditions of the day. Marcy will find the best beaches and best snorkeling spots depending on how the weather and conditions are during your tour. You can ask him to take you to certain beaches if you have a specific place you really want to see, and he’ll work it into the day as best he can.

Furthermore, the private tour means you are on no one’s schedule but your own. If you like one beach a lot, you can stay there as long as you want. If one spot isn’t the best for snorkeling, Marcy will go find another one. Want to find a completely empty, private beach to yourself? He will do that!

Secret beach!
Beach just for us

Also if you happen to come upon a pod of dolphins or see humpback whales, Marcy can stay as long as you want to watch them. If you REALLY want to see wildlife, he will specifically go and try to find them to see.

This is one of my favorite things about the private boating tour in the Gulf of Papagayo – many times we have come upon whales or dolphins, and it’s just our boat around… Marcy turns off the engine so that we can enjoy the magical moment of seeing humpback whales breaching, dolphins hunting and turtles swimming all to ourselves.

This is the main difference and key highlight of a private tour compared to the shared catamaran tours

The shared tours go to one spot for a designated amount of time and you won’t see more of the Gulf beyond that one beach. The beach the shared tours usually go to are the same ones the other companies go to so there can be 5-10 boats docked at the same time at one beach. Don’t get me wrong – the shared sailing tours are fantastic for big groups and those who want to enjoy the boat with lots of people – we’ve done shared sailing trips several times and it’s always been fun each time! But for a truly unique and exclusive experience, the private boating tour is the way to go.

On a private tour, you can seriously get a whole white sand beach and snorkel spot to yourself. You will also have the entire boat just for your group to stretch out, move around and be comfortable without any strangers. If anyone in your group has mobility issues or something specific, Marcy will accommodate special requests and take the time to make sure everyone is comfortable and having the best time for a truly memorable experience in Costa Rica.

Boating in Playas del Coco Tour Information

  • These tours are in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
  • A half day is from 8 AM – 12 PM or 2 to 6 PM (sunset). A full day is 8 AM – 4 PM or 10 AM to 6 PM (sunset).
  • Morning is better for snorkeling and less wind. Afternoon includes sailing back during sunset.
  • All tours include water, soda, juice, fruit and local beer.
  • These are private tours, no open or shared tours.
  • The boat can hold up to 6 people (children and adults) with a combined weight of 980 lbs.
  • The boat is 23 feet long and doesn’t have a bathroom.
  • For fishing tours, the boat only hold up to 4 people total.
  • The boat has snorkel equipment and life jackets of all sizes.
  • Pick up is complimentary from Playas del Coco beach. Please check the form below for pick up charges in other locations. If you have a rental car, you can drive to Playas del Coco to meet the boat.

Interested in booking this private boating tour? Fill out the form below and we will get back to you with a quote. Do not leave a comment, please use the form. Thank you.

***The form is having some issues with some browsers. If it’s not going through, please contact us with the following information: Date, number of adults and children (and children’s ages), your pick up location, and type of tour.***

  • Private Tour Quote Request

  • Select Your Private Tour

    All tours are private. We do not offer shared tours.
  • All tours are private (no shared) and include pineapple, water, local beer, soda and juice.

  • Hours: 8 AM to 12 PM or 2 PM to 6 PM for sunset afternoon.

    Includes snorkel equipment.

    Morning tour: You will go to about 3-4 beautiful secluded white sand beaches and snorkel spots. This is the best time for snorkeling to see colorful tropical fish, manta rays, sea urchins and other marine life. If you’re visiting July – November, you will have the possibility to see wildlife like whales, turtles and dolphins.

    Afternoon tour: Visit about 3-4 white sand beaches and snorkel spots. You still have chances for good snorkeling in the early afternoon, especially in the dry season months. Then you will sail back under the sunset and see the sky change stunning colors. Also have possibility to see wildlife like whales, turtles and dolphins July – November.

    As these tours are private, you can stay as long or short as you like at the beaches and snorkeling spots. Marcy will also check out conditions to pick the best spots and beaches for the day.

  • Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM or 10 AM to 6 PM (includes sunset).

    Includes snorkel equipment. Lunch is not included, you must bring your own food or Marcy can dock somewhere for lunch.

    You will go to about 5-6 white sand, secluded beaches and snorkel spots and you can stay as long as you like. On a full day, you get to snorkel to your heart’s content! For beach and snorkel lovers, the full day offers the best experience to satisfy your inner beach bum. Perfect for the ultimate ocean adventure to beach hop and snorkel in Guanacaste! If you visit July – November, the full day gives you many more possibilities to see wildlife like dolphins, turtles and humpback whales.

    As these tours are private, you can stay as long or short as you like at the beaches and snorkeling spots. You’re in charge and you make the schedule! Marcy will also check out conditions to pick the best spots and beaches for the day.

  • Hours: 8 AM to 12 PM or 2 to 6 PM (but morning is better for fishing)

    Includes snorkel and fishing equipment

    4 people max allowed on the boat for fishing

    Visit about 3 beautiful boat access only white sand beaches in the Gulf of Papagayo to relax and snorkel. You will do some inshore fishing along the way (mostly trolling) using a few fishing poles and bait. You can also drop lines at the beaches and spots the boat anchors at. Marcy will always have an eye on conditions and he’ll bring you to different spots that are best for the day to snorkel and fish. You’ll get some gorgeous views of the coast as you troll around the Gulf!

    Possible fish to catch are snapper, grouper, wahoo and tuna (and mahi mahi May – November). You can keep the fish you catch (unless otherwise said by the captain due to type of fish, size, etc.)

    Every guest must purchase a fishing license which can be done on the INCOPESCA website.

  • Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM

    Includes snorkel and fishing equipment.

    4 people max allowed on the boat for fishing

    On this full day snorkel and fishing tours, you will visit 4-5 boat access only white sand beaches and snorkel spots. Combine that with some trolling and inshore fishing using multiple fishing poles and bait for a super fun day out.

    The full day gives you ample time for all the ocean fun. Snorkel as long as you want, fish as long you like and beach hop to your heart’s content. As a private tour, you’re on nobody else’s schedule so if the fishing is hot, you can keep on fishing. If you decide you’d rather snorkel or swim at the beaches more, that’s perfectly fine too! During July – November, the full day also gives you much more possibilities to see wildlife like dolphins, turtles and whales as you boat around the Gulf.

    Lunch is not included but you can bring your own or Marcy can dock somewhere for lunch

    Possible fish to catch our grouper, snapper, tuna, wahoo and mahi mahi (during May – November). You can keep the fish you catch (unless otherwise said by the captain due to type of fish, size, etc.)

    Every guest must purchase a fishing license which can be done on the INCOPESCA website.
  • Hours: 8 AM to 12 PM

    Includes all fishing equipment.

    4 people max allowed on the boatfor fishing

    This is a half day inshore fishing around the Gulf of Papagayo. During the day, you will see beautiful coastal views and have the possibility to see wildlife like dolphins, turtles and manta rays June – November as you boat around the Gulf.

    You will do mostly trolling and a bit of bottom fishing to can catch grouper, snapper, wahoo, mahi mahi (May – Nov) and tuna. The equipment includes 3-4 fishing poles and bait. You can keep the fish you catch (unless otherwise said by the captain due to type of fish, etc.)

    Every guest must purchase a fishing license which can be done on the INCOPESCA website.
  • Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM

    Includes fishing equipment and license. Lunch is not included so you will need to bring your own or the captain can dock somewhere for lunch

    4 people max allowed on the boat for fishing

    On this full day of in shore fishing, you will troll around the Gulf of Papagayo and see beautiful coastal views along the way.

    Possible fish to catch are mahi mahi (May – Nov), wahoo, grouper, snapper and tuna. You can keep the fish you catch (unless otherwise said by the captain due to type of fish, etc.)

    Every guest must purchase a fishing license which can be done on the INCOPESCA website.
  • Surf at Witch’s Rock, an amazing surf destination and go snorkeling in the Gulf of Papagayo! This surf spot is a hollow beach break with bigger peaks to the south as it faces the large rock. The perfect combination tour for ocean lovers and surfers.

    Surfing trips generally leave around 630 AM. We will confirm the time of departure once the reservation is made. Return is usually around 3-4 PM.

    Not recommended for first timers and beginners. If you would like to take a lesson, we can arrange a surf lesson at Tamarindo instead (best beach in the area for beginner surfing lessons)
    Normally, you will first go surfing at Witch’s Rock (this depends on the tide). Then on your way back, you will go around the Papagayo Gulf to snorkel and see white sand beaches.

    There is an extra $15 USD per person national park permit for Witch’s Rock for adults and kids over 9. Under 9 is free. If you need surfboards, please write in the comment section if you need surfboards, type of board and how many you need.
  • Surf at Witch’s Rock in Santa Rosa National Park, the ultimate surfing destination in Costa Rica. A must do for intermediate and expert surfers! This surf spot is a hollow beach break with bigger peaks to the south as it faces the large rock. If conditions are good, we will also head to Ollie’s Point but this spot only works when there is a big swell now.

    Surfing trips generally leave around 630 AM. We will confirm the time of departure once the reservation is made. Return is usually around 3 PM.

    Lunch is not included and it is best to bring your own food as the surf will depend on the tide so Marcy may not have time to dock somewhere for lunch since the closest place is a 30 minute boat ride away.

    Not recommended for first timers and beginners. If you would like to take a lesson, we can arrange a surf lesson at Tamarindo instead (best beach in the area for beginner surfing lessons)

    There is an extra $15 + tax per person national park permit for Witch’s Rock. If you need surfboards, please write in the comment section that you need surfboards, type of board and how many you need to give you a quote.
  • The following have an extra charge which we will let you know in the email.
  • Guest Information

  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • If you have more than one day available for the tour, enter those above.
  • You will meet the boat on Playas del Coco beach. Transportation from your hotel to the Playas del Coco beach meeting point is not included. Playas del Coco is in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

    If you do not have a car and want to get picked up by boat from where you are staying, please select “other” and enter the name of your hotel and location. We will send you the price for boat transportation. There is no fee for meeting the boat in Playas del Coco.
  • Please enter the name of your hotel and the beach
  • If you have a car, you will drive to Coco beach which is the meeting point for the boat tour. If you don’t have a car and pick up by boat is not possible, we can give you a quote for roundtrip transportation by shuttle.
  • These are private tours only (no shared). For fishing tours, the boat can hold up to 4 people. The boat can hold up to 6 people (adults and kids) with a combined weight of 980 lbs for snorkeling and surfing. We cannot accommodate groups of more than 6 people (adults and kids combined) in one boat. If your group is more than 6 people, we can book two boats for your tour. Please indicate your details in the comment section if so. These tours are dog friendly – no extra charge but please indicate how many dogs and their weight as we have to take their weight into account
  • Cancellation and Changes Policy

    STRICT Cancellation policy: No cancellation fees up to 72 hours of tour date. Cancellations in less than 72 hours will be 100% of the deposit. All cancellations must be sent in writing and must receive confirmation in writing for it to be considered as in effect.

    Changes policy: Flexible in changes but new tour date is subject upon availability. Must receive change request in at least 72 hours before tour date.

    Weather related changes/cancellations: The tour runs rain or shine, except for when there is a weather advisory warning.

    If boat captain cancels the tour due to weather before pick up time, we will refund 100% of the deposit. If tour keeps running but client cancels, the payment is nonrefundable. If refund is required 180 days after initial payment, refund will be done via Paypal only.

    No refunds for no shows. The longest the boat can wait is 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, it is considered a no show and will be a 100% penalty.

    All prices quoted through email and are in USD with taxes and fees included. Once you are ready to book, we will send you an invoice to pay for the tour in full. We don’t accept echecks

    Mytanfeet is a registered Costa Rican company. We are a 100% Costa Rican travel consulting company based in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. For any questions, please email web@mytanfeet.com

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Comments

  1. Bionqua Johnson says

    June 2, 2023

    Beach hopping with Marcy for our private tour was the best! I loved the calm waters and Marcy knows all the cool spots to see fish while snorkeling and sea caves ! He was very kind and knowledgeable about the different types of fish I saw while snorkeling. He was the perfect host and I would highly recommend his services to anyone !

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      June 2, 2023

      Hi Bionqua, thank you for your feedback and message, we’re very happy you had a good time with Marcy! We hope you had a great trip in Costa Rica and it was a pleasure to assist you.

      Reply
  2. Derek Debolt says

    February 3, 2023

    We had a great afternoon on the water with Marcy. We visited 2 beautiful beaches, saw dolphins, stingrays and turtles on our adventure. The caves at Playa Huveo were wonderful and the water calm and clear for swimming. I highly recommend booking a morning or afternoon ride around the gulf. Very worth it!

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  3. Ava & Charles says

    January 15, 2023

    Glad we came across Mytanfeet online while planning what to see during our 1st visit to Costa Rica! We filled out the request for quote form & on the next business day we received an email with the available dates for our snorkel/island hopping tour for the 3 of us & it turned out to be a private tour. We thought the pricing to be lower than we expected & were pleased that we could pay in advance with Pay Pal that we trusted. On the morning of the tour Marcy greeted us as we boarded the Silver Bullet boat. The weather was sunny/gorgeous Dec 10 – 18th and on this day we saw a stingray, turtle, dolphins and many varieties of colorful fish! Out of all the tours we experienced, this was perhaps the best!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      January 15, 2023

      Hi Ava and Charles, it was a pleasure to assist you and we are happy you got to do the tour and see what it’s our favorite!

      Reply
  4. Max S. says

    January 5, 2023

    My wife and I did an 8 hour trip around the bay with Marcy and it was the absolute best. An incredible captain, guide, and presence. The highlight of our trip. We saw sea turtles mating, manta rays flying, Monkey Rock, hit incredible snorkel spots, chilled, ate pineapple, saw sights, watched the sunset, talked with Marcy, He found completely empty beaches for us and avoided the other boat tours that sometimes go around the bay. He had the perfect vibe and even after 8 hours were sad to say goodbye. Thanks also to MTF for being so responsible and helpful in planning this excursion.

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      January 5, 2023

      Hi Max, thanks for this very thoughtful comment and review, we were happy to assist you in setting up the tour and we’re happy you had a great time and got to see why we love this tour so much!

      Reply
  5. Janna says

    January 3, 2023

    My family took the boat trip with Marcy two weeks ago and had the best time snorkeling, racing dolphins, tubing, exploring and watching the most beautiful sunset. Marcy is safe, knowledgeable and focused on everyone having the best time on the tour! We paid a bit extra to have him pick us up at the Planet Hollywood beach and everything was easy and smooth. He showed us Monkey Head Island, two beaches, a great snorkeling location, mating turtles, flying manta rays and so many dolphins. This tour could not have been better.

    Thanks also to the My Tan Feet team for helping schedule this tour, being super responsive and introducing us to the wonder that is March!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      January 3, 2023

      Thank you for the feedback Janna and we’re glad you had a great time!

      Reply
  6. Ryan says

    December 18, 2022

    Hello,

    Is it possible to do a half day inshore fishing trip with Marcy and then arrange a beach hopping tour in the afternoon after fishing?

    We would have 2 people fishing and t8 people total for the beach tour which will require two boats.

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      December 19, 2022

      Hi Ryan, for 20 people, we will actually need 4 boats (each of the boats we work with can only hold up to 6 people) but unfortunately we don’t have 4 boats. We can only offer 2 boats and the fishing boat can only hold up to 4 people due to space so we can only offer the tour for 10 people 🙁

      Reply
  7. Laura says

    December 15, 2022

    Hello, we are thinking about booking this fishing trip. If we catch anything that we are allowed to keep, do you know if the boat captain will help filet and clean it for us? We would like to have our catch for dinner the same night. Thank you, and great blog!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      December 15, 2022

      Hi Laura, yes he can clean it for you

      Reply
  8. MarKay Hickerson says

    December 9, 2022

    This was the best day ever! We (my husband, 2 daughters, son-in-law, and daughters’ friend) did the morning tour today (12/9/22) and it was spectacular. Turquoise water, beautiful schools of multicolored fish, calm waters, and a friendly, caring guide. We saw some devil rays, sea turtles, and dolphins, too. Some brown birds followed our boat to scoop up the fish on the sides. Really delightful morning, and the fresh pineapple was delicious. My friend’s husband is from Costa Rica, and when I told her we were coming, she said, “Have you heard of My Tan Feet?” Anything they recommend is amazing. She was right!
    MarKay

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      December 10, 2022

      Hi MarKay, thank you for leaving a review and we are so happy you had a great time with Marcy!

      Reply
  9. Mateland Keith says

    December 9, 2022

    We arrange a private half day snorkel and beach hop trip with short notice and Christina was super helpful and made the experience very easy.

    The outing with Marcy on the water was perfect. Our small group of three had an incredible experience snorkeling. We had gone scuba diving earlier in the week and Marcy brought us to some new spots that had better visibility and marine life than our scuba dives.

    This private boat trip is well worth the time and money. Great experience!

    Best,

    Mateland

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      December 10, 2022

      Thank you for your comment and we’re glad you had a great time!!

      Reply
  10. Shelley Orr says

    September 5, 2022

    Staying in Playas Del Coco for a month: when is it best to use cash vs credit card? And should we only use colons for purchases in town? Canadians don’t want to loose $$ by purchasing US$ and then converting again to colons.

    Reply
    • yeison says

      September 6, 2022

      Hello Shelly,

      You can use your credit card on most business like super markets, restaurants. etc. I personally never carry too much cash like $100 Max.

      Here is some useful information about how to handle and exchange currency in Costa Rica

      Reply
  11. Kathy says

    April 1, 2022

    We have just completed our 2nd snorkeling tour with Marcy. It was an even better experience for us than our first. We saw many different types of fish and a turtle. Marcy is knowledgeable about the sealife and surrounding area. He is a super friendly person happy to be on his boat showing his guests the beauty of the ocean. Samantha has been amazing at helping answer questions, book tours and is prompt to reply to messages. We want to sincerely thank both Marcy and Samantha for adding such a wonderful experience to our vacation!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      April 1, 2022

      Hi Kathy, thank you for your nice comments and feedback, we’re always happy to hear our readers have a good time on the boat tour! We hope to see you back again!

      Reply
  12. Sheri Shadforth says

    March 17, 2022

    We had the beach hop and snorkel on Tuesday with Marcy and we had a great time. We saw lots of fish, and stingrays. I had never snorkeled before and I knew that Marcy being from Costa Rica with so much boating experience would be the best choice for me. He showed us so many beautiful beaches, shared stories about his life and taught us about the fish and wildlife. He also showed us a new way to cut pineapple!!!! We can’t wait to come back and visit again!! Thank you Marcy! Pura Vida!!!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      March 18, 2022

      hi Sheri, thank you for your feedback and we’re very glad you had a good time with Marcy on the tour!

      Reply
  13. Julie Hubert says

    March 1, 2022

    Feb. 24, 2022
    We booked an afternoon beach hopping and snorkeling tour with Marcy and we had the rare opportunity to see the humpbacks eating krill. Wow!! What a breathtaking experience for all of us. Marcy was just awesome! He was a super tour guide and took us to several beautiful beaches one of which was home to several howlers. We wrapped up the afternoon with some snorkeling and chilling on the beach. The boat ride back to Coco was topped off with a beautiful sunset. We were so happy that we booked this tour, it was just awesome!

    Thank you for all of your assistance in coordinating this tour for us, we will be back!

    Pura Vita

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    • Sammi says

      March 1, 2022

      Thank you for the feedback Julie, we’re glad you guys had a good time 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kelly says

    November 6, 2021

    I would love to book through you but we will have 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 8-12). Do you have a boat large enough for that group? If not, do you have a recommendation? Would like beach hop, snorkel, fishing and tubing options. Thank you!

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    • Sammi says

      November 6, 2021

      Hi Kelly, I’m sorry but our boat can only hold up to 6 people 🙁 I would recommend to reach out to the catamaran companies, they’re open sailing tours so not private but still fun.

      Reply
  15. Jessica says

    August 8, 2021

    The half day beach hop tour with Marcy was amazing! It was definitely one of the best tours my boyfriend and I did during our vacation in Costa Rica. Marcy was awesome and snorkeling the coast of Costa Rica was just breathtaking. Would definitely recommend !!

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    • Sammi says

      August 8, 2021

      Hi Jessica, thank you so much for your nice comments, we’re happy that you and your boyfriend had a great time with Marcy 🙂

      Reply
  16. Joy says

    April 16, 2021

    We booked this tour on our last day it was what I needed to end our trip in Costa Rica. Pickup was right on time at the beach in front of Father Rooster. We fully enjoyed the time on Marcy’s boat, and appreciated him as a tour guide who shared his knowledge, patience with us (Five in total two teens and a senior citizen), and his laid-back vibe. Snorkeling was fun, we saw some great wildlife and enjoyed visiting beaches we would not be able to see.

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  17. Kevin Hesterman says

    December 12, 2020

    Our family of 5 had a great day with Marcy on the Silver Bullet. We did the half day snorkelling and tubing tour. We stopped at a few great snorkelling spots and saw many fish, a ray, a turtle, and a sea snake! Our kids had a blast on the tube and Marcy was great about giving them a good ride. We would highly recommend hiring Marcy for a Playa Coco boating adventure.

    Reply
  18. Paul Vieira says

    February 9, 2020

    On February 7 we went for a boat tour and snorkeling with Marcy. It was excellent! We had a great time, the weather was perfect. I would definitely recommend.
    Paul, Paulette, Jim and Wendy.

    Reply
  19. Kent says

    December 31, 2019

    Went out this morning ( Jan 31 2019) and the trip lived up to the billing. awesome experience snorkelling in various locations. Don’t want to overhype but like all the mtfeet recommendations we have taken up- this was a hit. thanks so much !

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      January 1, 2020

      Glad you had a great time Kent! 🙂

      Reply
  20. David Stachnik says

    November 7, 2019

    This has been the great tour on water I have ever taken, given by a very likable and knowledgeable guide. You will begin as a customer and leave as a friend. Do not let this opportunity pass you by!

    Reply
  21. ed rascati says

    October 24, 2019

    Hello – sent a request in for me and my wife for late february. looking possibly at afternoon beach hop/ sunset tour. thanks!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      October 24, 2019

      Hello Ed, I just sent you an email.

      Reply
  22. Ivy O says

    July 31, 2019

    We did the all day boat tour/snorkel/beach hop with Marcy and it was a fantastic time. I highly recommend this, my favorite activity we did in the 2.5 weeks visiting. The beach hop was amazing, we saw so much beauty. Lots of fish, manta rays, eels, and even sea turtles were spotted. We got to explore beaches we otherwise would not have had a chance to see without a boat. I kinda felt sad when I saw another catamaran tour company because there was no way their snorkeling even came close to what we experienced on our day out with Marcy. Thanks Marcy and Mytanfeet for the recommendation, wonderful trip:)

    Reply
  23. Valarie says

    June 20, 2019

    Hi! I am trying to get a quote on a full day of beach hopping and snorkeling for my family of 6. Have you received either of my requests? Thanks,
    Valarie McHone

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      June 21, 2019

      Hi Valerie, I just sent you an email.

      Reply
  24. Huguette says

    May 29, 2019

    I am just returning from a trip in Costa Rica (from 5/24 to 5/28). We went on a boat tour with Marcy on 5/26 and it was amazing. Marcy was very nice/sweet, flexible and patient. He showed us the best spots and let us take all the time we wanted. The water was beautiful. It was raining unfortunately but the water was still dark (because of the rain) blue. We had a great time, thank you very much for the recommendations and I recommend Marcy!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      May 29, 2019

      Hi Huguette, I’m glad you had a good time on the boat tour and with Marcy! It’s unfortunate it was raining but it sounds like you still had a wonderful time (sometimes the rain does make it more fun!). We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Costa Rica.

      Reply
  25. Good Vibe Tribe says

    March 6, 2019

    We had the luxury of having Marcy take us out in his boat for a sunset snorkel cruise. It was one of our favorite days while in Costa Rica. Marcy is knowledgeable, helpful and a perfect gentleman/tour guide. We are a group of 6 middle age ladies and he was very patient and helpful of us getting in and out of the boat. He made sure we had a good time and that when we were snorkeling he kept a good eye on us. I highly recommend you booking with Marcy and enjoy all the beauty from the water. We got to experience beaches we would not have seen and all the wildlife in the water were amazing. On the day we were out we got to see sting ray jumping and it was the highlight of the whole day….. Well the sunset was pretty amazing too!!!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      March 6, 2019

      We’re so glad to hear you had a good time, sounds like your trip was amazing!! This time of year is great for sunsets and mantas and Marcy knows exactly the best spots to go to. Thank you for your feedback and reading Mytanfeet!

      Reply
  26. Crystal Braught says

    March 4, 2019

    My family booked a half day snorkeling tour with Marcy in February. I just wanted to leave a review because we had an amazing time. We stopped to snorkel in several spots and saw a variety of marine wildlife including dolphins and rays. This activity was one of our favorites for the whole trip and we would do again. Enjoy your vacation in Costa Rica and book this tour!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      March 4, 2019

      Hi Crystal, thanks for your feedback and so happy your family had a great time 🙂

      Reply
  27. Juanita says

    December 29, 2018

    This is a must do when visiting the area. We had @mytanfeet set this up for us on December 27th, 2018. The beaches and water colour are out of this world. It was my favourite day of the week while visiting Coco.

    This is an excursion you will never get tired of and one that we will do every time we come back. If you are booking during the peak season make sure to book well in advance of coming down. Marcy was booked out for several weeks.

    Thanks to @mytanfeet for setting this up. Marcy met us on time and it was easy to identify his boat.

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      December 29, 2018

      We’re happy you had a great time Juanita! Thank you for the feedback!!

      Reply
  28. Kerri says

    December 3, 2018

    I filled out your form yesterday for a quote and haven’t yet received a reply. I just wanted to make sure you received my information. Thanks

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      December 3, 2018

      Hi Kerri, I just sent you an email 🙂

      Reply
  29. Vin says

    December 2, 2018

    Hi there,

    I tried submitting a quote form twice yesterday, but did not receive an automated email from you. Can you email me with cost/availability for 1/2 or full day Snorkel/Beach hop tours on Dec 14th?

    Thanks,
    Vin

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      December 2, 2018

      Hi Vin, I just sent you an email! Sorry about that.

      Reply
  30. Mo says

    November 24, 2018

    Hi, I submitted a form a few days ago. Did you get it?

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      November 24, 2018

      Hi Mo, I checked our records and didn’t find a request from this email. As it didn’t go through, not all required sections were filled out and you would have received an automatic email from us. I’ll send you an email right now to help with your request.

      Reply
  31. Christina Westmore says

    October 21, 2018

    Looking for a 1/2 day snorkeling & beach hopping tour on 10/22 or 10/23.

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      October 21, 2018

      Hi Christina, we don’t have availability those days, only after the 24th. Let me know if any of those days work for you.

      Reply
  32. Chuck says

    July 29, 2018

    Booked a beach tour through this website with Marcy and it was great. It was my wife’s birthday the day we took the tour. My daughter was with us and it was great to have the boat to ourselves. Marcy asked if we could move the pickup location to Playa Del Coco due to the higher waves in Playa Del Hermosa. It was a great tour. Never felt rushed. We saw several other tours being rushed around and missing the beautiful scenery. We snorkeled at two different spots and saw some turtles and rays besides plenty of fish. On one of the beaches saw a group of monkeys. Marcy never rushed us at all. We could snorkel or sit on the beach as long as we wanted to. We did the full day. We brought some sandwiches and snacks. He had plenty of water, beer and sodas. When we come back this is one tour we will do again.

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      July 30, 2018

      Happy you guys had a great time with Marcy! Thanks for sharing your feedback! Hope you guys come back again!

      Reply
  33. Aspen West says

    June 18, 2018

    Hi,

    I submitted a request through the form but haven’t heard back. We’re looking for the week of 9/4-9/6 for two adults for beach hopping and fishing. Also needing transportation from Taminarindo.

    Can you email me or provide me your contact info?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      June 19, 2018

      Hi Aspen! I just sent you an email 🙂

      Reply
  34. Kyle says

    May 30, 2018

    3 adults and a child looking for a fish and beach tour in September.

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      May 31, 2018

      Hi, can you please fill out the form to give the rest of the information? (date, location, full or half day, extras, etc.) and I can give you a quote? Thank you!

      Reply
  35. Sammi says

    May 2, 2018

    Hi Ruth, I just sent you an email with information.

    Reply
  36. Belinda says

    April 26, 2018

    HI- great website. Looking for info for boat trip with Marcy, beach hopping, snorkeling. We are staying in Playa Hemosa (Condovac) the week of 5/27. 5 people- please also send rates.

    Reply
  37. Ben says

    April 21, 2018

    So happy we stumbled across your website! It’s been invaluable as we’re planning our trip to Costa Rica. We’re interested in a half-day tour for two people between May 11 and May 13 focused on beach-hopping/snorkeling. What’s the best way to set it up?

    Thanks again!
    Ben

    Reply
  38. Janet says

    April 13, 2018

    Interested in half a day beach hopping from Playa Hermosa for 2 adults 2 children ages 12 & 5. How much would it cost for April 18 or 20

    Reply
  39. Amy says

    April 6, 2018

    Interested in 1/2 beach hopping/snorkeling for 2 May 9th or 10th

    Reply
  40. Mistee Ruiz says

    April 2, 2018

    Hi, interested in snorkeling/beach hopping tour with Marcy for 4 adults, half-day. We are available May 7-11. Please confirm date of availability. We will be driving from Tamarindo Beach. Thanks!

    Reply
  41. Suzanne Powers says

    March 29, 2018

    Hi-Looking for last minute boating plans for 2 people 1/2 day or less April 4-6. Any Chance?

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      March 29, 2018

      Hi Suzanne, sorry but we are completely booked that week!

      Reply
      • Suzanne Powers says

        March 29, 2018

        Any suggestions on Kayak rental place near Potrero?

        Reply
        • Sammi says

          March 29, 2018

          Hmm we have never rented a kayak in that area, I would ask Costa Rica Sailing Center.

          Reply
  42. Ting-Ting says

    March 25, 2018

    Hi Sammi!

    We’re interested in knowing the time and cost for half day boat tour for April 7th and 8th. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      March 26, 2018

      Hi Ting Ting, he isn’t available those days, he will be available on April 10th. Please let us know if that works.

      Reply
  43. Jayme says

    March 21, 2018

    Hi,

    Can you pls tell me the cost for two ppl for the following:

    Half day snorkelling
    Full day snorkelling
    Surfing lessons – half day or full day (what’s recommended for 2 ppl who’ve never surfed?!)

    We’ll be in Tamarindo (Best Western) and Papgayo (Secrets) next wk.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  44. Nicola Hill says

    March 21, 2018

    Hi, I am staying at the Riu palace Guanacaste in August. We are a family of 4 adults, children aged 17 & 12. What day trips/excursions or places to visit would you recommend? Many thanks x

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      March 21, 2018

      Hi Nicola, you can read this post for more info: Playas del Coco day trips

      Reply
  45. Sarah says

    March 17, 2018

    Hello! We are interested in a half day bout tour with Marcy (or less hours if that is a possiblity. We are two adults and two kids, ages 4 and 7. We will be in Playa de cocos most of the month of August.
    Thanks!
    Oh, and I speak Spanish so perhaps you could just pass on his contact info and I could contact him directly?

    Reply
  46. April says

    March 7, 2018

    Hi there! Thank you for your blog! It has been my “bible” as I plan our CR trip for my family (my husband and I, and our 5 children—ages 9-17). We would be interested in snorkeling in the Gulf of Papagayo, exploring beautiful beaches and hopefully seeing some dolphins! Could you please let me what the cost would be? We are staying in Ocotal and were looking at availability on Friday, April 6th.

    Reply
    • April says

      March 8, 2018

      I haven’t received it. Adding my email again (being extra careful in case I mis-keyed it the first time). Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sammi says

        March 9, 2018

        Hi April, I just emailed it to you again. Can you please check your junk box in case it slipped in there? Hope you get it this time.

        Reply
        • Dave says

          March 9, 2018

          It doesn’t seem to be coming through. I’m trying a different email address this time with my husband’s name/email.

          Reply
  47. Leah says

    February 25, 2018

    Hi! I am staying at the Andaz Papagayo and was just curious how much a half day snorkel trip for 2 would be. I would be able to go May 14, 15, 16, or 17. Thanks!

    Reply
  48. Greg Fisherkeller says

    January 27, 2018

    We are looking to be in the area between June 15-23. For five people with a little wake boarding, fishing, and scuba, what would we be looking at for cost. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      January 28, 2018

      Hi Greg! Marcy doesn’t operate scuba diving tours, he only does snorkel. If you guys want to do scuba diving, I recommend going with Rich Coast, Summer Salt or Deep blue, those are the most popular diving shops in Coco. If you would like to do a fishing/wakeboard and snorkel tour, he can certainly do that. Let me know!

      Reply
  49. Roberta Ruiz says

    January 11, 2018

    Would love to go with Marcy to see the beautiful gulf, dolphins and other sea life, snorkeling and possibly a bit of fishing- we will be there the week of Feb 11-Feb 18, 2018
    Thanks so Much!!! This website has been so helpful and I’ve passed it along to friends!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      January 11, 2018

      Hi Roberta! I will need to know how many people are in your group so to give you a quote.

      Reply
  50. Jennifer Reagan says

    November 8, 2017

    Would love to book a day like this for 6 people.

    Reply
  51. Christy says

    October 23, 2017

    Would love to go boating, fishing and surfing ! how much would a trip be to try all three activities, maybe half a day?

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      October 24, 2017

      Hi Christy! How many people?

      Reply
  52. Scott says

    August 18, 2017

    I wish to thank you for the recommendation; Marcy is an excellent guide. We had a wonderful time snorkeling and visiting several beaches. Sights included mating sea turtles, stingrays, feeding a family of monkeys at one of the beaches, and all kinds of sea life. It was a great experience for all.

    Reply
    • yeison says

      August 19, 2017

      We are glad you enjoy time with Marcy, he is an awesome guide and a good friend.

      Reply
  53. Kasi Roberts says

    July 10, 2017

    We’re arriving 17-23rd of this month. We want to get in contact with Marcy for snorkeling and also to show us the surfing spots. Let us know how we can arrange something!

    Reply
  54. Sammi says

    March 22, 2017

    Hi Lynn, can you please email us at Contact Mytanfeet and let us know what kind of tour you’d like to get you a quote, thanks!

    Reply
  55. Jessica Kamann says

    February 12, 2017

    Do you have any suggestions for some similar trips, but with someone that can take 13 people snorkeling, beach hopping and fishing? We will be staying in Playa del Coco.

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      February 13, 2017

      Hi Jessica, hmm all of the boating companies I know can usually only fit around 4-6 people. There are bigger boats like the Arroyo Adventures or the Booze cruise one. You may be able to check out Surf Fin Tours, they have a 52′ foot boat and they do charters, I’m not sure how many people it fits 13 people and do snorkel/fishing but you can ask.

      Reply
    • Lynn McKiernan says

      March 22, 2017

      I was unsure how to contact you all about Marcy’s boat trips! My 3 friends and I will be In PLAYAS DEL COCO, PACIFICO from 5/8-14 and wanted to see the cost and availability 🙂
      Thanks y Cuidate,
      Lynn

      Reply
  56. Cathy says

    December 30, 2016

    Our family of six just arrived and are staying at Playa Conchal until Thursday afternoon. We would love to spend a day out on the water snorkeling, swimming and exploring. Please let us know if you have availability the week of 12/31-1/5 and what the cost would be. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      December 31, 2016

      Hi Cathy, Marcy doesn’t operate out of the Conchal area, he only operates out of Papagayo Gulf and Conchal is too far. You guys can rent snorkels at Conchal beach or take a snorkeling tour.

      Reply
  57. Sammi says

    September 21, 2016

    Hi Delilah,

    It is hard to decide since there are so many beautiful places in Costa Rica, but the Guanacaste coast and Arenal are two really great places especially for first timers.

    Reply
  58. Delilah says

    September 20, 2016

    Will be heading to Costa Rica the last week in November. Looking at Arenal and Samara area. A boating trip to explore hidden beaches sounds amazing. I was wondering if its feasible as a day trip from Samara to Play Del Coco to do the trip with Marcy? Also what would pricing be for two people? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      September 20, 2016

      Hi guys, Samara is too far for Marcy (Samara is like a 3 hour drive from Coco) he only does pick ups in the Gulf of Papagayo so you need to go to Playas del Coco, Ocotal, Hermosa, Panama, Four Seasons beach, etc. Let us know if you decide to head up north and we can help you book a boat tour 🙂

      Reply
      • Delilah says

        September 20, 2016

        Thank you for your feed back! We will be arriving Nov. 28th around 2pm until Dec.5th and will rent a car. We can drive to that area from Liberia. We are interested in less touristed beaches and more local feel as well as Arenal area, waterfall, hiking. I’ve read many of your posts but I just can’t decide!

        Reply
  59. Dave says

    April 8, 2016

    Sammi,
    I’m so happy that I came across your web site! Tons of great info. We took your advice and booked a day with Marcy on the Silver Bullet several weeks back. Fantastic Day on the water! Marcy took us to some amazing spots, many only accessible by boat. This was the highlight of a trip full of highlights! I certainly plan to return to Guanacasta and will definatly try to spend a day on the “silver bullet” with Marcy. If anyone’s going to Coco don’t pass this opportunity up!

    Reply
    • Sammi says

      April 9, 2016

      Hi Dave, that’s awesome to hear you guys had a great day! Marcy definitely knows all the best spots 🙂

      Reply
  60. Sammi says

    January 24, 2016

    Hi Aisnley, rates depend on how many people there are, if you want to do half or full day and what you want to do.

    Reply
  61. Ainsley says

    January 23, 2016

    Hi!! We are in Coco now and really appreciate all your tips!! Your website is great and has been lots of help:)
    We were wondering what the rates for boating are? And how do we get in touch w him?
    Thank-you,
    Ainsley

    Reply
  62. Cam says

    January 22, 2016

    Marcy sounds like a guy I HAVE to meet. My wife and I will be in Coco Feb 8th for a couple of weeks. Just wondering how I can hook up with him. I will have texting capabilities.

    Reply

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